Addis ababa: Members of the U.S Army War delegation have expressed their appreciation for Ethiopia's regional role and commended the longstanding relations between the two nations, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, senior military officers and staff from the United States Army War College, led by Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy, Deputy Commandant and International Affairs Advisor at the National War College, visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier today. They engaged in discussions with senior officials on bilateral and regional issues.
During the visit, Europe and America Affairs Director-General Meles Alem highlighted the over 120-year relationship between Ethiopia and the United States, emphasizing cooperation across political, economic, and social spheres. He underscored Ethiopia's role in promoting peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, noting its contributions to peacekeeping missions in Somalia, South Sudan, and the Darfur region of Sudan.
The Director-General also pointed out Ethiopia's role in regional development through infrastructure connectivity, such as electricity and water supply, and reaffirmed the country's commitment to peaceful solutions in the region.
Meles further highlighted the strong partnership between Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing, as well as the contributions of the Ethiopian diaspora in the United States and the growing number of American investors in Ethiopia. He mentioned that both countries have opportunities to deepen cooperation in maintaining peace, stability, and combating terrorism globally.